River Canal Rescue raised the capsized narrowboat at Barrow, on the River Soar, on Wednesday 25 March. Torrential rain and surging water caused the boat
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RYA provides coronavirus advice to members, clubs, class associations and training centres
Like every employer the RYA has had to take steps, in line with Government advice, to safeguard the health of staff and help to limit
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Hire boat firm slashes cancellation times
When being in the open air and away from other people and busy places takes on a new importance, it seems canal boats may be
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Covid-19: An update from the Canal & River Trust
Following their message from last week, the Canal & River Trust’s response to this unprecedented Covid-19 crisis continues to evolve. They said: “Our priority is
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NABO request extensions on expiring BSS certifications
The National Association of Boat Owners Council has recently contacted the Boat Safety Scheme in an effort to request extensions on expiring BSS certifications. They
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Canal & River Trust: “Our response to coronavirus”
The Canal & River Trust have released a response in regards to the Covid-19 outbreak in the UK. In these unprecedented times, our priority is
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Dunkirk Little Ships update – Medway Queen closed till further notice
Because of the coronavirus outbreak the Dunkirk Little Ships will not now sail to Dunkirk this year and the events in Ramsgate 2020 have been
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Crick Boat Show 2020 to be re-scheduled
With Crick Boat Show due to take place over the Late May Bank Holiday weekend (23-25 May), organisers have been closely monitoring the evolving public
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Budget 2020: Chancellor announces consultation to remove red diesel entitlement
IN today’s Spring Budget announcement, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has shared plans to review the current use of red diesel.
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Rochdale Canal gets £180,000 winter makeover
THE Canal & River Trust, the national waterways and wellbeing charity, has carried out more than £180,000 worth of repairs and upgrades to the Rochdale
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Inland waterway infrastructure works vital in fight against flooding
AS THE UK experiences torrential rain and storm-level events, a prominent waterway maintenance company is stressing the importance of regular infrastructure works on an ageing
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Historic boats gifted to Shrewsbury & Newport Canal Trust
IN AN amazing gesture of support the Shrewsbury and Newport Canals Trust has been gifted a pair of historic working boats by their owner, Roger
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MP Craig Williams appointed vice-president of Montgomery trust
MONTGOMERYSHHIRE MP Craig Williams, a passionate supporter of the restoration of the Montgomery Canal, has agreed to become a vice-president of the Montgomery Waterway Restoration
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CRT moves towards cashless transactions
THE Canal & River Trust is encouraging more boaters to licence their craft online as it brings forward plans to cease accepting cash payments for
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